Oil filter heat sink?

Doug&Michelle · 05-04-2011, 08:42 PM

Just wondering if any of you guys have ever tried one of these or does it even fit our filters. If so, how well did it work? Found this on e-bay.

gr8-wrx · 05-04-2011, 10:24 PM

Hmm... with the screws to help hold it onto the filter, I wonder how much contact the heat sink is actually making with the filter.

djpathfinder · 05-04-2011, 10:28 PM

I am skeptical that a heat sink on the oil filter will do anything at all...not enough to make a difference considering the oil filter is pretty small and is covered by the under tray. An oil cooler is the way to go to keep oil temps down.

kenchan · 05-05-2011, 12:22 AM

that thing reminds me of motor heatsinks for RC cars... pretty much useless.

Trips · 05-05-2011, 12:28 AM

I think its just a waste of money.

ImportConvert · 05-05-2011, 12:30 AM

There is too much oil-flow, too fast, and too little surface area on the filter compared to the volume flowed through it to allow the heat-sink to do anything. It's a gimmick.

dwntwnall4u · 05-05-2011, 12:39 AM

That will work, BUT really depends on the cost. If it is cheap then go for it.

Dizon248 · 05-05-2011, 03:36 AM

Won't do jack. Heatsink too small, too much oil, surface area contact between oil or filter or whatever to the heatsink is also too small.

ImportConvert · 05-05-2011, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizon248

Won't do jack. Heatsink too small, too much oil, surface area contact between oil or filter or whatever to the heatsink is also too small.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

There is too much oil-flow, too fast, and too little surface area on the filter compared to the volume flowed through it to allow the heat-sink to do anything. It's a gimmick.

spearfish25 · 05-05-2011, 09:07 AM

They should package it with these gas mileage improvers. All designed to take your hard earned money.

BeachZTT · 05-05-2011, 09:17 AM

^^ Does that thing shock you if you exceed 2800 rpm? It could work...

kenchan · 05-05-2011, 10:42 AM

spearfish- i LOL'ed.

OP- you should get that oil filter heat sink and tape it on your steering wheel for hot dayz.

semtex · 05-05-2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

OP- you should get that oil filter heat sink and tape it on your steering wheel for hot dayz.

It will add 10-15 hp!!!!!

6MT · 05-05-2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug&Michelle

Just wondering if any of you guys have ever tried one of these or does it even fit our filters. If so, how well did it work? Found this on e-bay.

Now, I've seen it all and I can die in peace.

11Thumper · 05-05-2011, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

OP- you should get that oil filter heat sink and tape it on your steering wheel for hot dayz.

You know I'm really getting tired of you taking all my good ideas.

05-04-2011, 10:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	Hmm... with the screws to help hold it onto the filter, I wonder how much contact the heat sink is actually making with the filter. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

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djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I am skeptical that a heat sink on the oil filter will do anything at all...not enough to make a difference considering the oil filter is pretty small and is covered by the under tray. An oil cooler is the way to go to keep oil temps down. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I think its just a waste of money. __________________

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dwntwnall4u Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego/ Hawaii Posts: 158 Drives: 2011 370Z AT,S,T,PW Rep Power: 15	That will work, BUT really depends on the cost. If it is cheap then go for it. __________________ Working my *ss off for a GTM Rotrex SC to go with my 2006 URD Rotrex SC 4x4 Tacoma.

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	They should package it with these gas mileage improvers. All designed to take your hard earned money. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	that thing reminds me of motor heatsinks for RC cars... pretty much useless.

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ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	There is too much oil-flow, too fast, and too little surface area on the filter compared to the volume flowed through it to allow the heat-sink to do anything. It's a gimmick.

05-05-2011, 03:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dizon248 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Posts: 46 Drives: IS300 Rep Power: 14	Won't do jack. Heatsink too small, too much oil, surface area contact between oil or filter or whatever to the heatsink is also too small.

05-05-2011, 09:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	^^ Does that thing shock you if you exceed 2800 rpm? It could work... __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

05-05-2011, 10:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	spearfish- i LOL'ed. OP- you should get that oil filter heat sink and tape it on your steering wheel for hot dayz.

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